Introduction
Famed for a litany of iconic timepieces like the Tank, Santos, Pasha and others, French jeweler and watchmaker Cartier are time and time again at the forefront of horological design in some way, shape or form. With key tenets of their design, such as their use of Roman numerals forming the lynchpin of their timeless aesthetic, it is only fitting that Cartier decided to incorporate Roman numerals into the skeletonized variant of their contemporary Santos de Cartier ref. WHSA0015. Launched in 2018, the Santos de Cartier Skeleton provides a wonderfully unencumbered view of its manual-wind cal. 9611MC movement, with its bridges being formed out of the Roman numerals that double as the hour markers in its dial. An incredibly creative and wonderfully executed synthesis between a technique that isn't often associated with the brand and a key visual characteristic of the brand, the Santos de Cartier Skeleton is one of the finest skeletonized watches on the market today, all the while perfectly representing Cartier and their incredible climb up the horological ladder as they continue to challenge brands that were previously considered to be beyond their level with regards to raw horological skill.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box, Papers and Accessories
Est. value range
$20,000 – $30,000
The Details
Brand
Cartier
Dimensions
39.8mm x 9.08mm
Model
Santos Skeleton
Movement
Manual-wind cal. 9611MC
Reference
WHSA0015
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet with “QuickSwitch” interchangeability
Year
2020
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, box, papers, Cartier loupe, additional strap and steel folding buckle
Dial Color
Silver (openworked)
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THE DIAL
Using one of their most famed design tenets as the foundation of its movement architecture and dial, the Santos de Cartier Skeleton boasts openworked Roman numerals that showcase Cartier's skill as a watchmaker in tandem with their skills as a watch designer.
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THE CONSTRUCTION
Offered in stainless steel, the Santos de Cartier showcases the Santos' iconic square case and integrated bracelet that are both adorned with exposed screws.
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TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in near-mint condition, seemingly worn only a handful of times. The watch shows little signs of wear, including a few surface scratches on the bezel as show in the images. The bracelet has been sized but the removed links are included.
Our Perspective
An intelligent piece of watch design, the Santos de Cartier is an expertly executed timepiece that deserves the plaudits it has received in recent times.